Chairman's Club - Free GPS?
Sep 12, 2017, 10:44 am
#1
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Chairman's Club - Free GPS?
For the first time in a while, I looked at my Avis profile since I'm trying to burn some points. Benefits listed are:
So a few questions:
1. Has anyone tried for the free GPS? The new devices I've seen at the counters look much better than the old ones.
2. Has the upgrade diminished? It used to say "free upgrade to the best available car"
3. Anyone know when this changed?
Originally Posted by Avis.com
- Skip the line at pickup
- Express checkout on return
- Complimentary GPS
- Free car upgrade when available
1. Has anyone tried for the free GPS? The new devices I've seen at the counters look much better than the old ones.
2. Has the upgrade diminished? It used to say "free upgrade to the best available car"
3. Anyone know when this changed?
Nov 29, 2017, 3:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Priority Club Plat, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC
Posts: 673
I just logged on and was about to post a new thread, but decided to search first. I have the exact same thing on the website, but the mobile app has the old benefits (not showing GPS). There is more detail on app, sadly.
I am thinking that the Chairman upgrades are still going to be to the "best available". If not, I'll jump ship over to Hertz with my Platinum status there.
I am thinking that the Chairman upgrades are still going to be to the "best available". If not, I'll jump ship over to Hertz with my Platinum status there.
Feb 28, 2018, 1:30 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 421
I, too, just noticed this (a bit behind the curve obviously), but the lack of responses here makes me wonder too if anyone has actually tried to get/use a GPS. I usually just use my phone these days, but if it's included....
As far as the upgrades, they seem pretty consistent over the past several months so I'm thinking they didn't really change that benefit.
As far as the upgrades, they seem pretty consistent over the past several months so I'm thinking they didn't really change that benefit.
Mar 2, 2018, 7:05 pm
#5
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Thought I'd give this a try today when I got to LAX. I got in the SUV and hated the nav interface, so I walked to the counter and asked if they "could add a GPS to the rental." The agent was perplexed because the car "should have one." I explained I just prefer the Garmin and he gave me one on the house. Since he never put it in the system, I won't be able to test if it would have shown up on the receipt or not. I'll try again another day when I'm bored and report back.
Mar 9, 2018, 9:28 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 421
Thought I'd give this a try today when I got to LAX. I got in the SUV and hated the nav interface, so I walked to the counter and asked if they "could add a GPS to the rental." The agent was perplexed because the car "should have one." I explained I just prefer the Garmin and he gave me one on the house. Since he never put it in the system, I won't be able to test if it would have shown up on the receipt or not. I'll try again another day when I'm bored and report back.